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Almost a century and a half after construction began on La Sagrada Familia, the exterior structure of the tallest church in the world was finally completed last Friday in Barcelona, Spain. Its tallest tower has reached its maximum height of 566 ft. -
The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America. -
Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.
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Sawdust may be put to use in flame-stopping building panels
March 20, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhen most people think of fire-resistant materials, sawdust is probably one of the last things to come to mind. Scientists have now used it in such a substance, however, along with the plentiful mineral that kidney stones are made of. -
Under-construction skyscraper looks straight out of a sci-fi movie
March 20, 2026 | Adam WilliamsYou could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it's real, and it's begun the early stages of construction. -
For the selfie-crowd, this iPhone case adds a rear screen and storage
March 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe iPhone has always been great for photography, but when you're taking selfies, you're at the mercy of the handset's less-capable front camera. This new phone case we just came across solves that with a second mirror-like screen. -
Instant, real-time video AI is now upon us, for better and worse
March 19, 2026 | Loz BlainA new real-time video AI model was demonstrated yesterday, capable of generating its first frame in less than a tenth of a second. If you feel like the world's out of control right now and full of AI bullshit, just wait for what's coming. -
Low-cost hypersonic rocket engine takes flight for US Air Force
March 19, 2026 | David SzondyThe US Air Force is stomping on the accelerator to field advanced hypersonic missiles as the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Ursa Major announce the successful completion of a flight test of the mass-producible Draper liquid rocket engine. -
Mini rugged phone aims to be your essential adventure buddy
March 19, 2026 | Paul RiddenBig screen, big battery and useful tools for outdoor enthusiasts – that's what we expect from rugged phones. But hefting one around can be like putting a brick in your pocket. Fossibot's latest effort shrinks the formula down a bit. -
Watch: Humanoid robot gets surprisingly good at tennis
March 19, 2026 | Loz BlainThis ain't teleoperation. Chinese researchers have tested a new, much quicker and easier method of teaching robots to play tennis, and the results look like a breakthrough in machine learning and real-world AI. -
Retro reusable digicam draws on the spirit of the disposable film camera
March 18, 2026 | Shirl LeighThe Rewindpix, a non-disposable digital camera currently on Kickstarter, is a throwback to the single-use film cameras for people who missed the 90s the first time around, now that the era is vibing all over again. -
Laser-fused 'glass' motor improves drive efficiency
March 17, 2026 | Etiido UkoWhen you think of glass, you probably picture something fragile and brittle, not a material built for high-stress electromechanical components. Yet researchers are significantly improving the efficiency of electric motors by using “glass” parts! -
Apple's AirPods Max 2 delivers better ANC, plays catch-up with rivals
March 17, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalApple has refreshed its AirPods Max headphones with new internals for better performance, as well as a handful of features that bring it in line with current-gen over-ear models – for the same price as the original.
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